“When we focus on the future, we do one of three things. We fantasize, which involves big dreams that are mostly for fun and entertainment; we dwell, which involves focusing on all the bad stuff that might happen—this was the official pastime of my hometown—or we hope, which involves envisioning the future while recognizing the inevitability of challenges.”
― The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times
― The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times
“There's no reason any single business needs to own the entire town. A town with one restaurant only draws a certain number of people.”
― The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don't Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living
― The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don't Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living
“Your plans and answers don’t need to be highly detailed, so avoid getting swept up in analysis paralysis. The goal is just to build your confidence in the idea that you would be able to handle the situation.”
― Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay
― Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay
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